• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Live.Craft.Love.

A craft blog from Darice

  • Craft Basics
    • Art
    • Fabric Crafts
    • Paper Mache
    • Wood Projects
    • Yarn Projects
    • Organization & Storage
  • Seasonal
    • Winter
      • Christmas
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
    • Spring
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • Earth Day Crafts
      • Mother’s Day
    • Summer
      • Father’s Day
      • 4th of July
    • Fall
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
  • Home Decor
    • Floral
    • Tablescapes
    • Wall Art
    • Wreaths
  • Jewelry
    • Bracelets
    • DIY Fashion
    • Earrings
    • Necklaces
  • Kids
    • Classroom
  • Paper Crafts
    • Card Making
    • Scrapbooking
    • Paper Decor
  • Party
    • Party Crafts
    • Wedding
    • Baby
  • Craft Gallery
You are here: Home / Kids Crafts / Recycled Crafts for Kids: Tin Can Planters

Recycled Crafts for Kids: Tin Can Planters

04.20.15 By Vanessa 9 Comments

Earth Day is Wednesday and if you’re looking for fun recycled crafts to make with your kids, these Recycled Tin Can Planters will totally fit the bill! With this project, not only do you get to talk about re-using materials but also get the added benefit of everyone getting their hands nice and dirty. With just a few supplies from Darice, you can make an entire family of funny tin can recycled craft planters!

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-1Recycled Crafts Tin Can Planters Supplies:

  • Darice Chenille Stems, Pom Poms & Eyes Craft Pack
  • Crop-A-Dile Power Punch
  • Darice Hercules Double-Sided Tape
  • Recycled Tin Cans
  • Plants
  • Soil
  • Nail/Hammer

Step One. Make drainage holes at the bottom of the cans with a large nail and hammer. Be careful not to get your fingers!

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-2Step Two. Use the Power Punch to create arm holes on both sides of the tin. I’m always amazed at what this thing can punch through!

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-3Step Three. Insert a pipe cleaner through the holes and then fill with soil.

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-4Step Four. Gently transfer plant into tin can planter.

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-5Step Five. Apply double-sided tape to the back of the face pieces and allow the child to stick in place.

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-6 Need a recycled crafts project to make with a ton of kids or a classroom? The Big Value Craft Kit comes with more than enough! Just have them bring in their own tin cans and you all are ready to make a great Earth Day project.

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-8Both my boys have loved having their silly tin can recycled crafts planters displayed in their room and are responsible for making sure it has adequate water.

Recycled-crafts-DIY-tin-can-planters-Darice-13Hope you have a great Earth’s Day! Do you have any recycled crafts planned?

You may also like -

  • Craft Foam & STYROFOAM 101 – Varieties & UsesCraft Foam & STYROFOAM 101 – Varieties & Uses
  • Washi Tape Tin Can VasesWashi Tape Tin Can Craft Vases
  • Reusable Routine Clock for Kids
  • Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
  • Get Organized With a Dry Erase DIY Calendar
  • Recycled Wrapping Paper DIY Picture Ornaments
  • How to Make Easy DIY Wall Art with Magazines
  • Monster DIY Pencil Box for Kids
Vanessa

Meet Vanessa Brady…a self proclaimed sleep deprived mother of two adorable boys and when she has a little time to spare, she makes things and posts about them on her craft blog, Tried & True. If she’s not cooking, sewing, gluing or making, she would probably go crazy.

Join Vanessa on her crafty adventure over at TriedandTrueBlog.com!

http://www.triedandtrueblog.com

Filed Under: Classroom, Earth Day - Recycled Crafts, Kids Crafts, Spring Tagged With: basics, earth day, kids, recycled, tin cans

« Easy Stone DIY Necklace & Free Printables for Mother’s Day
Easy Succulent Mason Jar Centerpieces »

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. 15 Fun Upcycling Ideas For Kids - Maybe I Will says:
    04.14.17 at 2:43 pm

    […] Tin Can Planters: {See the above collage} – These are so cute and clever! You could really use anything to make these – but I love the idea of finding a fun way to use Tin Cans – Idea from The Darice® Craft Blog […]

    Reply
  2. Creative Planters for Kids with Painted Glass Jars - Darice says:
    04.11.17 at 11:26 am

    […] will also love these tin can planter recycled crafts which make a great project to celebrate Earth Day with or to teach kids about […]

    Reply
  3. 16 Recycled Crafts for Spring - Crafting a Green World says:
    03.17.17 at 6:23 am

    […] 13. tin can planter. It’s time to make that garden grow. […]

    Reply
  4. Tin Can Craft Vase with Washi Tape - Darice says:
    07.29.16 at 9:46 am

    […] fun way to re-use tin cans is to create these tin can planter recycled crafts that are perfect for […]

    Reply
  5. Earth Day Lesson Plans with a FREE File! says:
    04.25.16 at 10:06 pm

    […] from I Heart Crafty Things. These are cute little planters for Earth Day!  They are from The Darcie Craft Blog Mess free Earth Day finger painting?  Yes, please from Still Playing School  How […]

    Reply
  6. Earth day activities for kids – Our Life Be Like says:
    04.21.16 at 9:22 pm

    […] Scavenger hunt Plant a tree/seed Disconnect from electronics( let the earth breath) Bird feeder Recycled tin can planters Egg carton  flower Bottle watering can Making recycled paper Earth […]

    Reply
  7. 100 Recycled Crafts For Kids says:
    04.15.16 at 8:11 am

    […] Planter – Live Craft Love […]

    Reply
  8. 10 Earth Day Activities - My Weekly Habit says:
    04.08.16 at 4:34 pm

    […]  Recycled Tin Can Planters at Live Craft […]

    Reply
  9. Recycled Garden Crafts for Spring - Emma Owl says:
    03.20.16 at 11:57 am

    […] Tin Can Planters // Live Craft Love […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe For Updates

Our Team

Visit Darice's profile on Pinterest.

Archives

  • About Us
  • The Darice Doers
  • Buzzworthy
  • Product Extras
  • Contact
    • Sharing & Copyright Policy

Categories

Footer

  • #Repost @dearhandmadelife (@get_repost)
・・・
Did you know @darice_crafts has fabric?? They do!! And our staffer @hellonikv used some of them to whip up a super colorful and fun DIY blog post on how to make these rad fabric banners. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Blog link in our profile!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Photo: @hellonikv .
.
.
.
.
#dearhandmadelife #daricecrafts #abmhappylife #abmlifeiscolorful #myanthrophoto #iamcreative #colorfullycrafty #abmcrafty #colorcommunity #calledtobecreative #buzzfeedstyle #acolorstory #flashesofdelight #colorventures #livecolorfully #beautifulcolors #pursuepretty #ohhappyday #makeyousmilestyle #colorsplurge  #thehappynow #rainbow #sprinkles #ohhappyday #fabricbanners
  • Make your own weddings card holder using a Darice wish bank. Find the tutorial from @triedandtrueblog on blog.darice.com. #weddingcardholder #diyweddingideas
  • Meet Abby Glassenberg and Kristin Link of the @craftindustryalliance! They're our latest feature in our Meet the Maker series. Read the full article on blog.darice.com. #meetthemaker
  • Make your own Kraft paper DIY menu board with just a few simple steps! Get the tutorial from @countrychiccottage on blog.darice.com today! #diymenuboard #farmhousestyle
  • Thinking about selling to retailers but aren't sure if you're ready? Check out our latest article for a checklist of things to consider before taking the next step. It's on the blog today! #businessblog #smallbusiness
  • Here's a modern take on Valentine's Day decor! @craftsbycourt has this color block heart decor on the blog today! #heartdecor #valentinedecor
  • Stop by blog.darice.com today for some fun ideas for throwing a Galentine's Day party for you and your friends! #galentinesday #galentinesparty
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Darice was founded in 1954, by Pat Catan, an entrepreneur from humble beginnings who valued hard work and dedication. Today, Darice Inc. is a premier manufacturer and wholesale distributor in the craft industry.

Our Favorites

Make this rustic herb planter for your home this spring!

Copyright © 2019 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in